Still not a huge fan of M. Night Shyamalan but this seems to be getting it right so far. I am a huge fan of the cartoon series “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and, although still not to happy about the multi cultural casting, this seems to be getting the ingredients right. Will it rise and be tasty or just turn into “The Happening” or “The Lady in the Water”? In July we will find out if “The Last Airbender” sees a turn around in the career of Mr. Shyamalan. This is apparently the super bowl TV spot for the film that has somehow leaked out early. No guarantees how long this video will work.
Feb 05
The Last Airbender – For The Fans, Here is the Super Bowl Spot Early
Feb 04
New Wall Street Money Never Sleeps Teaser Trailer
Well, Oliver Stone is at it again. Set 23 years later and Gordon is getting out of jail. ‘Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps’ is the follow up to the 1987 film ‘Wall Street’ and is addressing the current economic situation of America. It could be insightful or more of the same from Oliver Stone. Only time will tell.
‘Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps’ stars Michael Douglas, Shia LaBeouf, Carey Mulligan, Susan Sarandon, Charlie Sheen, Josh Brolin and Frank Langella. It is directed by Oliver Stone and will be released in April 2010.
Feb 03
Golden Raspberry Awards – 2010 Nominations Announced
Just for the sake of balance, here is the recently released list of nominations for this years Razzies. To learn more and vote go to the official site here. I love the Razzies for their sense of humour (‘SPECIAL 30TH RAZZIE-VERSARY AWARDZ’ – gold!). I personally think that Madonna may have competition from Paris Hilton as worst actress of the decade!
WORST PICTURE OF 2009
All About Steve
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Land of the Lost
Old Dogs
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
WORST ACTOR OF 2009
All Three Jonas Brothers, Jonas Brothers: The 3-D Concert Experience
Will Ferrell, Land of the Lost
Steve Martin, Pink Panther 2
Eddie Murphy, Imagine That
John Travolta, Old Dogs
WORST ACTRESS Of 2009
Beyonce, Obsessed
Sandra Bullock, All About Steve
Myley Cyrus, Hannah Montana: The Movie
Megan Fox, Jennifer’s Body and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Sarah Jessica Parker, Did You Hear About the Morgans?
WORST SCREEN COUPLE OF 2009
Any Two (or More) Jonas Brothers, The Jonas Brothers 3-D Concert Experience
Sandra Bullock and Bradley Cooper, All About Steve
Will Ferrell and any co-star, Creature or Comic Riff, Land of the Lost
Shia Lebouf & Either Megan Fox or Any Transformer, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Kristin Stewart and either Robert Pattinson or Taylor Whatz-His-Fang, Twilight Saga: New Moon
WORST SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF 2009
Candice Bergen, Bride Wars
Ali Larter, Obsessed
Sienna Miller, G.I. Joe
Kelly Preston,Old Dogs
Julie White (as Mom), Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
WORST SUPPORTING ACTOR OF 2009
Billy Ray Cyrus, Hannah Montana: The Movie
Hugh Hefner (as himself), Miss March
Robert Pattinson, Twilight Saga: New Moon
Jorma Taccone (as Cha-Ka), Land of the Lost
Marlon Wayans, G.I. Joe
WORST REMAKE, RIP-OFF OR SEQUEL (COMBINED CATEGORY FOR 2009)
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Land of the Lost
Pink Panther 2
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Twilight Saga: New Moon
WORST DIRECTOR OF 2009
Michael Bay, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Walt Becker, Old Dogs
Brad Silberling, Land of the Lost
Stephen Sommers, G.I. Joe
Phil Traill, All About Steve
WORST SCREENPLAY OF 2009
All About Steve, screenplay by Kim Barker
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, screenplay by Stuart Beattie and David Elliot & Paul Lovett, based on Hasbro’s G.I. Joe Characters.
Land of the Lost, written by Chris Henchy & Dennis McNicholas, based on Sid & Marty Krofft’s TV series
Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen, written By Ehren Kruger & Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman, based on Hasbro’s Transformers Action Figures
Twilight Saga: New Moon, screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg, based on the novel by Stephenie Meyer
WORST PICTURE OF THE DECADE (3 SPECIAL 30TH RAZZIE-VERSARY AWARDZ)
Battlefield Earth (2000) – Nominated for 10 Razzies, winner of 8 (including Worst Drama of Our First 25 Years)
Freddy Got Fingered (2001) – Nominated for nine Razzies, winner of five
Gigli (2003) – Nominated for 10 Razzies, winner of seven (including Worst Comedy of Our First 25 Years)
I Know Who Killed Me (2007) – Nominated for nine Razzies, winner of eight
Swept Away (2002) – Nominated for nine Razzies, winner of five
WORST ACTOR OF THE DECADE
Ben Affleck – (Nominated for nine achievements,winner of two Razzies) Daredevil, Gigli, Jersey Girl, Paycheck, Pearl Harbor, Surviving Christmas
Eddie Murphy – (Nominated for 12 achievements, winner of three Razzies) Adventures of Pluto Nash, I Spy, Imagine That, Meet Dave, Norbit, Showtime
Mike Myers – (Nominated for four achievements, winner of two Razzies), Cat in the Hat, The Love Guru
Rob Schneider – (Nominated for six achievements, winner of one Razzie) The Animal, Benchwarmers, Deuce Bigalo: European Gigolo, Grandma’s Boy, The Hot Chick, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, Little Man, Little Nicky
John Travolta – (Nominated for six achievements, winner of the Razzies) Battlefield Earth, Domestic Disturbance, Lucky Numbers, Old Dogs, Swordfish
WORST ACTRESS OF THE DECADE
Mariah Carey – (The Single Biggest Individual Vote Getter of the Decade: 70+% Of ALL Votes For Worst Actress Of 2001), Glitter
Paris Hilton (Nominated for five Achievements, Winner of four Razzies) The Hottie & The Nottie, House of Whacks, Repo: The Genetic Opera
Lindsay Lohan – (Nominated for five achievements, winner of three Razzies) Herbie Fully Loaded, I Know Who Killed Me, Just My Luck
Jennifer Lopez – (Nominated for nine achievements, winner of two Razzies) Angel Eyes, Enough, Gigli, Jersey Girl, Maid in Manhattan, Monster-in-Law, The Wedding Planner
Madonna – (Nominated for six achievements, winner of four Razzies) Die Another Day, The Next Best Thing, Swept Away
Feb 03
The 2010 Oscar Nominations
Okay, the Oscar Nominations for this year (The 82nd Annual Academy Awards) have now been announced. A pretty predictable list as usual. I will say that opening it up to 10 best picture nominations is at the same time as being dumb at least allows films like District 9 and Avatar (genre films never get the oscar nod) to get included. I will say up front that I am pissed off that Moon didn’t get any love. Moon is, in my opinion, was one of the best films of the year. Here is a list of the main awards. For a complete list go to The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences website. Remember to download our special annual post Oscar wrap up show which will be recorded straight after the broadcast on March 7th.
BEST PICTURE:
Avatar
The Blind Side
District 9
An Education
The Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire
A Serious Man
Up
Up in the Air
BEST DIRECTOR:
Kathryn Bigelow – The Hurt Locker
James Cameron – Avatar
Lee Daniels – Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire
Jason Reitman – Up in the Air
Quentin Tarantino – Inglourious Basterds
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE:
Jeff Bridges – Crazy Heart
George Clooney – Up in the Air
Colin Firth – A Single Man
Morgan Freeman – Invictus
Jeremy Renner – The Hurt Locker
ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE:
Sandra Bullock – The Blind Side
Helen Mirren – The Last Station
Carey Mulligan – An Education
Gabourey Sidibe – Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire
Meryl Streep – Julie & Julia
ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE:
Matt Damon – Invictus
Woody Harrelson – The Messenger
Christopher Plummer – The Last Station
Stanley Tucci – The Lovely Bones
Christoph Waltz – Inglourious Basterds
ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE:
Penelope Cruz – Nine
Vera Farmiga – Up in the Air
Maggie Gyllenhaal – Crazy Heart
Anna Kendrick – Up in the Air
Mo’Nique – Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY:
Neill Blomkamp and – District 9
Nick Hornby – An Education
Jesse Armstrong, Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci and Tony Roche – In the Loop
Geoffrey Fletcher – Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire
Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner – Up in the Air
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY:
Mark Boal – The Hurt Locker
Quentin Tarantino – Inglourious Basterds
Oren Moverman and – The Messenger
Joel and Ethan Coen – A Serious Man
Pete Docter and Bob Peterson – Up
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM:
Ajami – Israel
El Secreto de sus Ojos – Argentina
The Milk of Sorrow
Une Prophéte – France
The White Ribbon – Germany
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM:
Coraline
Fantastic Mr. Fox
The Princess and the Frog
The Secret of the Kells
Up
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY:
Maurio Fiore – Avatar
Bruno Delbonnel – Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Barry Ackroyd – The Hurt Locker
Robert Richardson – Inglourious Basterds
Christian Berger – The White Ribbon
FILM EDITING:
Stephen Rivkin, John Refoua and James Cameron – Avatar
Julian Clarke – District 9
Bob Murawski and Chris Innis – The Hurt Locker
Sally Menke – Inglourious Basterds
Joe Klotz – Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire
Feb 03
New International Kick-Ass Trailer Rocks!
Okay, unlike the Clash of the Titans ad campaign which leaves me cold, Kick-Ass just keeps getting better and better. This is the latest trailer (an international age restricted trailer, cool) that adds a few new clips and lines for the film. It also continues to help build the storyline. I can’t wait for this film. Kick-Ass opens in Australia on the 8th of April 2010. We will discuss this in detail on the next episode of The Geek Actually Podcast (ep70).
